Cutting beautiful geometric patterns into colourful glass is one of Tokyo’s homegrown crafts, known as edo kiriko. You’ll find small edo kiriko sake cups and glasses in department stores, but of course, making your own is way more fun.
You can try your hand at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan near Kinshicho, where you’ll design and then cut your own pattern in mere 90 minutes, leaving you with that rare thing: a souvenir you’ll actually use in the future.